## Setting Up Vanya with Medplum's FHIR Server
If you've decided to give Vanya a try, here's what you need to know to get it running with Medplum's FHIR server:

### FHIR Base URL
You'll need to input the FHIR base URL, not just the server base URL. Remember to include the "fhir/R4" path. For example, when using the Medplum Staging server, I used the full URL "[https://api.staging.medplum.com/fhir/R4](https://api.staging.medplum.com/fhir/R4)".

### Authentication
Vanya requires authentication as an HTTP header. For my testing, I used a "Basic" auth header created using the client ID and client secret.

You can use a tool such as [DebugBear](https://www.debugbear.com/basic-auth-header-generator) to generate a Basic auth header from a client ID and client secret.

Or, if you prefer, you can use the OAuth2 client_credentials flow with the client ID and client secret to get an access token. See our [guide on Client Credentials](/content/docs/auth/client-credentials/index.html) for step-by-step instructions.

Once you have a Basic auth token or a Bearer token, add it to the Vanya HTTP headers:

### Using Vanya
Once you've set up these parameters, you can start using Vanya to browse through different types of FHIR data on the Medplum server.

### Wrapping Up
Vanya is still in its alpha stage, and there's a lot to look forward to as it continues to develop. However, even now, it offers a useful tool for browsing FHIR data. I'll be keeping an eye on the tool's progress, and I'll share any important updates here.

Give Vanya a try and let us know about your experience. If you have any questions or need help with the setup, please [join our Discord](https://discord.gg/medplum)!  
- [Setting Up Vanya with Medplum's FHIR Server](/content/blog/vanya-and-medplum#setting-up-vanya-with-medplums-fhir-server/index.html)  
- [Using Vanya](/content/blog/vanya-and-medplum#using-vanya/index.html)  
- [Wrapping Up](/content/blog/vanya-and-medplum#wrapping-up/index.html)